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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

V52 NHJMOT history

V52 NHJ is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 16 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 130,548 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
130,548 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V52 NHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V52 NHJ was last recorded at 130,548 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,536 miles · 4 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
5,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,548 miles
  • 2024 – 126,395 miles
  • 2023 – 115,425 miles
  • 2022 – 109,495 miles
  • 2021 – 108,184 miles
  • 2020 – 107,194 miles
  • 2019 – 105,075 miles
  • 2018 – 100,251 miles
  • 2017 – 94,800 miles
  • 2016 – 89,131 miles
  • 2015 – 83,658 miles
  • 2014 – 75,097 miles
  • 2013 – 70,432 miles
  • 2012 – 65,880 miles
  • 2011 – 58,854 miles
  • 2010 – 51,563 miles
  • 2009 – 45,122 miles
  • 2008 – 39,648 miles
  • 2006 – 31,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,548 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,548 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    130,548 miles
    Test number
    644769228967
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Fail130,536 miles (+4,141)2 dangerous9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,536 miles
    Test number
    843230096535
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both - clean lenses (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Pass126,395 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    126,395 miles
    Test number
    673407017429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail126,395 miles (+10,970)11 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,395 miles
    Test number
    133736140475
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section + rear silencer have holes (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect clean lens (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass115,425 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    115,425 miles
    Test number
    427201931171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail115,425 miles (+5,930)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,425 miles
    Test number
    161929780056
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass109,495 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    109,495 miles
    Test number
    347798308036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail109,495 miles (+1,311)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,495 miles
    Test number
    922216336114
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass108,184 miles (+990)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    108,184 miles
    Test number
    216706697927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,194 miles (+2,119)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,194 miles
    Test number
    451860419332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,075 miles (+4,824)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    105,075 miles
    Test number
    731508248411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass100,251 miles (+5,451)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    100,251 miles
    Test number
    764369038767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,800 miles (+5,669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    94,800 miles
    Test number
    387729018179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass89,131 miles (+5,473)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    89,131 miles
    Test number
    137841309284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,658 miles (+3,694)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    83,658 miles
    Test number
    963039310026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,964 miles (+4,867)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    79,964 miles
    Test number
    649140525011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,097 miles (+4,665)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    75,097 miles
    Test number
    569948124099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,432 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,432 miles
    Test number
    836620733026
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass70,432 miles (+4,552)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    70,432 miles
    Test number
    878580533069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,880 miles (+7,026)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    65,880 miles
    Test number
    109158212458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    58,854 miles
    Test number
    545847621051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail58,854 miles (+7,291)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,854 miles
    Test number
    729717821051
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass51,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    51,563 miles
    Test number
    383809610082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail51,563 miles (+6,441)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,563 miles
    Test number
    940689610034
    • FailureAll position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

  25. Pass45,122 miles (+5,474)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    45,122 miles
    Test number
    784368209065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,648 miles (+8,057)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    39,648 miles
    Test number
    304625308023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass31,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    31,591 miles
    Test number
    824135456352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V52 NHJ

Does V52 NHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V52 NHJ is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V52 NHJ?
The MOT on V52 NHJ is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V52 NHJ done?
V52 NHJ was recorded at 130,548 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 5,213 miles a year.
Has V52 NHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V52 NHJ has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on V52 NHJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V52 NHJ find?
V52 NHJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear upper axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; offside rear upper axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn.

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